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Reston - Ellington

Reston
Recognizing
Reston’s Best
News, Page 2
Reston Celebrates
48th Birthday,
Simon’s 98th
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News, Page 4
April 18-24, 2012
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Love, in Black
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Opinion, Page 6 ❖ Entertainment, Page 10 ❖ Sports, Page 12 ❖ Classifieds, Page 14
Best of Reston co-chairs
Michael Clarke and Cathy
Vivona welcome guests to
the annual awards gala
Thursday, April 12.
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News
Janet Bolton
accepts a Best
of Reston
award for her
and her husband Vade,
who passed
away in December 2011.
The Boltons
have volunteered with
many local
organizations
throughout the
years.
From left, Anne Strange, Karen Hale and Jean Boston,
founders of Graceful Spaces, accept their Best of Reston
award Thursday, April 12 at the Hyatt Regency Reston.
Recognizing Reston’s Best
Reston Interfaith, Greater Reston Chamber of
Commerce hosts annual awards gala.
“They’ve been in Reston for almost 40 years, they’ve
found a community they really love and one of the
things that I just think is part of their nature is wherhe annual Best of Reston awards recog- ever they live, they give back,” said Larry Butler, dinized four individuals, two organizations rector of Parks and Recreation for the Reston Assoand two businesses Thursday, April 12 at ciation. “Their tradition they’ve established in givthe Reston Hyatt. Reston Interfaith and ing back to Reston is tough to rival.”
the Greater Reston Chamber of commerce host the
Joe helped create the Reston Sprint Triathlon,
awards, which celebrated their 21st year.
which has raised more than $100,000 for Reston
Interfaith, and Boofie helped create the Reston Kids
JANET AND VADE BOLTON were recognized as Triathlon. Their daughters Margaret and Elizabeth
“volunteer champions” for their efforts. Vade, who said their natures and interest complement each
passed away last December, served on the Reston other perfectly.
Interfaith Board of Directors, as
“In working with these various
well as at the Embry Rucker Comcommunity organizations, we have
munity Shelter.
the good fortune of meeting wonJanet Bolton volunteers with
derful friends with the common
The Closet thrift store in Herndon,
goal of contributing to the people
at the FACETS Hypothermia Shelof the region,” Boofie O’Gorman
ter program and has been a bike
said. “These people strengthen the
captain for the Reston Sprint
fabric of all our lives and help creTriathlon.
ate a wonderful environment
“They bring a real sense of goodwhere we all prosper.”
will in terms of how they work
Anne Strange, Jean Boston and
with people,” said Supervisors
Karen Hale started Graceful Spaces,
Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill).
an organization dedicated to findThey both worked to persuade
ing furniture and decorating homes
their Beth Embeth congregation to
for individuals and families
fund dental work for shelter clitransitioning out of homelessness.
ents and were able to negotiate
They have contributed more than
reduced rates with local dentists.
2,700 hours of community service
After accepting the award, Janet
and have served 143 families since
Bolton offered advice to her fel2008.
low volunteers.
Philip Sandino of Dominion
“They were there for me from
“Volunteer with enthusiasm and Virginia Power accepts the
day one when it came to fixing my
feel the joy of every moment,” she company’s Best of Reston
place up,” said Luella Brown, a
said. “Mentor and encourage vol- award Thursday, April 12.
former client of Graceful Spaces.
unteers who are younger, we need
“They showed me how much they
more energy devoted to addressing poverty and cared and enjoyed their work, which made me feel
homelessness.”
good. They made my home feel open.”
Vade Bolton had a tangible presence at the cerThe group said they want to reinforce the idea of
emony, as a video was shown of him talking about living simply to their clients, but also instill a sense
the couple’s service efforts.
of pride for those who haven’t had a place to call
“As it is often said, and has proved true for us, we their own in a while, if ever.
may help others but in turn we probably get more
“Our goal is to create a household that everybody
back than those that we help,” he said.
in the family can be proud of,” said Strange. “We try
Boofie and Joe O’Gorman have left their finger- to meet with the families before bringing them furprints on everything from youth basketball, soccer nishings and try and meet their lifestyle and tastes
and swimming to the YMCA Reston, Habitat for HuSee Reston Honors, Page 11
manity and HomeAid of Northern Virginia.
By Alex McVeigh
The Connection
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Boofie and Joe O’Gorman
are named Best of Reston
due to their volunteer
efforts with local and
regional charities Thursday,
April 12 at the Hyatt Regency Reston.
Kathy Brennan, owner and
director of Wee Play, is
named Best of Reston for
her efforts providing
children’s activities to
families at the Embry
Rucker Community Shelter.
Members of the state champion Reston Little League
team accept the organization’s Best of Reston award
Thursday, April 12 at the Hyatt Regency Reston.
From left, Angela Harpalani, chair of Reston Interfaith
and Kerrie Wilson, CEO of Reston Interfaith receive a
check for $405,049 for Reston Interfaith from Tim
Sargeant, chair of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce and Mark Ingrao, president and CEO of the Greater
Reston Chamber of Commerce during the Best of Reston
awards Thursday, April 12.
News
Reston Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic
703-778-9414 or [email protected]
Wiehle Ave. in Reston
is the final station in
Phase I of the Dulles
Metrorail Project.
South Lakes junior Erin Flattery and South Lakes
senior Jeff Church pose together at Reston Town
Center. Church placed an ad in The Connection to ask
Flattery to go to prom with him.
Photo courtesy
of VDOT
Board Opts In for Dulles Rail
Love, in Black and White
Obstacles still ahead for
$2.7 billion project.
South Lakes senior places ad in
The Connection to ask girlfriend
to prom.
By Victoria Ross
The Connection
he Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
voted
unanimously
Tuesday, April 10, to approve
the county’s participation in Phase 2 of
the $2.7 billion Dulles Metrorail Project.
Chairman Sharon Bulova (D-At-large) said she
hopes Phase 2 will move forward as planned, and
the county “will all be able to take advantage of the
enormous economic development opportunities the
Silver Line extension will present.”
Board members said completion of the project will
bolster the economy, relieve traffic congestion and
ensure the viability of Tysons Corner redevelopment.
“This is our biggest transportation improvement
for decades to come. Tysons will not work without
the rail line going all the way to Loudoun,” said Linda
Smyth (D-Providence). “This needs to get finished.”
“Dulles Rail will be a great economic development
tool for the county,” said John Cook (R-Braddock).
“It will generate millions in tax revenue for schools,
public safety, parks and libraries and reduce pressure on homeowners’ property taxes.”
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THE PROJECT was faltering last summer when U.S.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood stepped in and
brokered a funding deal between stakeholders Metro, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), Virginia, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties - that cut costs from $3.8 billion to $2.7 billion.
According to county officials, significant savings
were achieved by eliminating the underground station at Dulles Airport as well as project scope changes
agreed to by all the funding partners.
The county’s cost of Phase 2 is expected to be about
$330 million to build the extension past Wiehle Avenue in Reston to Washington Dulles International
Airport. When complete, the Silver Line will provide
a one-seat, no-transfer ride from the airport to downtown Washington
The county’s share for the entire Dulles Rail project
is estimated to be $900 to $965 million. Of this
amount, $730 million—or approximately 80 percent—will be paid for by voluntary, special tax districts. In the Phase 1 Tax District, landowners agreed
to pay up to 29 cents per $100 of the assessed value
of commercial and industrial properties, up to a total of $400 million. In Phase 2, landowners agreed
to pay up to 25 cents per $100, up to a total of $330
million.
As part of the financial deal, Fairfax County agreed
to make its “best efforts” to pay for building the Route
28 Station, along with the parking garage at this station and at Herndon Monroe, outside of the project.
County officials said they are looking at several
options that include using a public-private partnership, developer contributions, parking revenue, and/
or federal or state grants. If the county is not successful in funding the two garages and station outside of the project, Fairfax will only pay for 16.1 percent of the cost for these facilities.
“We need to continue to be vigilant in overseeing
management of the project by the Airport Authority
to continue to drive down costs,” Cook said.
The rail project’s second phase includes six stations
along its 11.4 mile run, stretching from Wiehle Avenue in Fairfax County to Route 772 in Loudoun
County. Construction is expected to begin in early
2013, and the project is estimated to be completed
in 2017. The first phase of the project is currently
under construction, and is expected to be completed
in late 2013.
ALL EYES are now on the Loudoun County Board
of Supervisors, who are currently debating pulling
out of their share - $260 million of the second phase
of the project. They have until July to decide whether
to commit to the project.
Prior to Tuesday’s board action, the county sought
public input on the cost and financing for the project’s
second phase. County officials conducted four public meetings and an online chat, and the board held
a public hearing on March 20.
During a March 19 online public hearing on the
project, one resident asked if Fairfax County could
reconsider its vote if Loudoun opted out.
“It would require everyone to restart and renegotiate. The project may still go forward but we would
have some challenges. For example, how do we
reconfigure Wiehle Avenue to be the end of the line?
The tax districts, contributions, etc. would change.
You can’t just cut off the Loudoun stations. You have
to redo the PE, environmental documents. It would
be a dramatic shift,” county officials responded during the chat.
For more information on the Dulles Corridor
Metrorail Project, go to www.dullesmetro.com or call
703-572-0506.
By Amiee Freeman
The Connection
efore the dress, the corsage, the dinner, way
before the last dance,
there is the question. And the
question is how to ask that
someone special to go to prom
with you.
South Lake senior Jeff Church
of Reston wanted to ask his girlfriend, South Lakes junior Erin
Flattery of Herndon, in a different way.
“I wanted it to be something
unique. I wanted a lot of people
to see it. I also wanted it to be
a surprise,” said Church.
So, Church took out an ad in
The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection.
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Spelled out in black and
white, with a red heart in the
center, the ad read: “Erin Flattery, I love you. Will you go to
prom with me? Jeff.”
Shortly after making the decision to place the ad, Church
discovered that Flattery’s family does not receive The Connection at their home.
Church had to come up with
a way to make sure Flattery saw
the ad.
“My deepest fear was that one
of Erin’s neighbors would see
the ad and tell her about it. I
really wanted to be there, to see
her face when she saw the ad,”
said Church.
See First Date, Page 13
South Lakes junior Erin Flattery holds up the ad
placed in The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection by her
boyfriend, South Lakes senior Jeff Church, asking her
to prom. Flattery happily said yes.
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At Same Location,
Under Same Ownership
for 48 years
Super Sale
Reston residents sing “Happy Birthday” to Reston
founder Robert Simon on the occasion of his 98th birthday.
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Students from South Lakes High School perform a song
from “West Side Story” at Reston’s annual Founder’s Day
celebration Saturday, April 14.
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eston founder Robert
Simon
officially
founded the community that bears his
name in his 50th year, in 1964.
Forty-eight years later, Simon celebrated his 98th birthday at the
Lake Anne Plaza Saturday, April
14.
The annual Founder’s Day celebration featured performances
from South Lakes and Park View
High School students, festivities at
the nearby Reston Museum and
Simon’s birthday cake.
Chuck Veatch, a member of
Simon’s sales staff in the early sixties, served as master of ceremonies for the event, and he spoke
about Reston’s history.
“We come to celebrate Reston’s
history as starting in 1964. But
there are a lot of other dates prior
to then as well: in 1961 Bob
bought the property, in 1962 it was
being zoned and planned, in 1963
development actually started,”
Veatch said. “Reston had been
known throughout the world as a
very exciting project, but in October 1964 we opened our doors and
allowed the world to see what it
was actually about.”
The press showing for Reston
was Oct. 4, 1964, and a month
later the first business moved in.
The official “first family” of Reston,
Sam and Katie Furcron, moved in
December 1964.
Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (DHunter Mill) came to Reston 43
years ago for its reputation, and
said she doesn’t have any regrets.
“We wanted a place that we
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Robert Simon cuts the birthday cake at the annual
Founder’s Day celebration at Lake Anne Saturday, April 14.
could raise our children and have
them be accepted and learn to give
back, and I think it’s been a perfect
experience for them and for us,”
she said. “We want to make sure
Bob Simon’s dream is transferred
to everyone who decides to set foot
in Reston. Bob built a structure to
connect us and remind us how to
live together as a community.”
Gabriel Baerga moved to Reston
10 years ago, shortly after getting
married and moving to the area
from California. During his decade
here, he’s witnessed some of
Simon’s principles in action.
“I’ve had two kids here, I’ve
walked with them on the paths, to
the playgrounds, to the community center and it’s been a wonderful experience,” he said. “This
community’s priorities are very
much in line with the way I’ve
hoped to live, with the dedication
to green space and community involvement, and I think it’s an easy
path for anyone here who makes
those things a priority.”
One of the day’s distinguished
guests was Rep. Gerry Connolly
(D-11), who said he has attended
many of the Founder’s Day celebrations, but will always remember the first one.
“We celebrated Bob’s 90th birthday and dedicated the statue, and
it was a very memorable evening
not only because of Bob, but because of the incredible community
outpouring of spirit that came out
that day,” he said. “It really epitomized what a special place Reston
is, and in my 18 years of public
life, it’s probably the most memorable event I’ve been to.”
After members of the South
Lakes Theater department performed a song from their upcoming production of “West Side
Story,” Park View High School’s
international musical ensemble
performed a few classic rock and
international songs.
“I think it’s only appropriate to
celebrate what this community has
become by recognizing what our
students are capable of,” said Ed
McCay of Reston. “Those kids
weren’t even born when this community was put together, but here
they are with the people who literally built it, all here for the same
thing.”
State Sen. Janet Howell (D-32)
said she comes every year to “say
thank you Bob, you put together a
community with your vision and
determination against all odds,
which has attracted so many
people to this community.”
After the performances, Simon
cut the first slice of his own birthday cake, and was rewarded with
everyone in attendance singing
“Happy Birthday.”
News
Reston Association
Board Elects Officers
he Reston Association Board of Directors elected officers who will
each serve one-year terms.
Ken Knueven was elected president. He is also the director for the Lake
Anne/Tall Oaks district and has been on the
board since 2010. His term expires next year
and he is eligible to run for another threeyear term on the board. Knueven also is on
the following committees: Board Administration, Legal, Initiative for Public Art in Reston Knueven
Sigle
Leighton
and Communications.
Andy Sigle was elected as vice-president. He is an
John Higgins was re-elected to the office of treaat-large director who was elected to the board last surer.
The nine members of the Board of the Reston Asyear. He serves on the following committees: Fiscal,
sociation set the policy and direction for the comParks & Planning.
Joe Leighton was re-elected to serve as secretary. munity. They are elected for three-year terms and
He is an at-large director who has been on the board can run for a second term. Three new members were
since 2010. He serves on the following committees: elected to the board on Tuesday, April 10. They are
Board Administration, Seniors, and Tennis Advisory. at-large directors Michael Sanio and Donna Miller
Leighton served the past two years as board secre- Rostant and South Lakes District director Richard
tary.
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Every Day Is Earth Day
By Daniel White
The Nature Conservancy
n celebration of Earth Day on April 22, I
asked fellow Nature Conservancy staff
from Maryland, D.C. and Virginia to offer their favorite ways of going green.
Here are some responses that can help you save
money, energy and maybe even the planet. To
share your tips for living green every day, join
us
at
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dc.md.va.nature.conservancy.
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THE RUN DIARY
Arlington’s Kate Hougen, our marketing director, invites anyone who
cares about the environCommentary ment and healthy living to
join her on Team Nature:
“the team shares tips like
how to recycle your running shoes, and raises
money for environmental causes, join us and
run for a healthier you, and a healthier planet.”
For more info, visit us online at nature.org/
rundc.
HANG ‘EM DRY
New mother Kristin Bramell, a fundraiser in
Bethesda, prefers to air-dry her laundry: “Why
not save energy by using a clothesline at least
for your large items? I put up a clothesline in
my backyard and love to hang my towels,
sheets and t-shirts outside. It takes just five
minutes, and there’s nothing better than that
fresh, natural smell. Now that the weather’s
nice, I’ll probably start hanging up my cloth
diapers too!”
THE THRIFTERS
Philanthropy Coordinator Karen Schuyler,
who lived in Alexandria prior to settling in
Barboursville, shops for clothes at thrift stores:
“It’s very green since the clothing is being used
again, thus saving the energy costs in growing
and harvesting plant-based fibers, as well as
saving energy in the production and transport
of new factory-made garments. Most exciting
of all, it’s like a treasure hunt and you never
know what you’ll find.”
INSPECT YOUR GADGETS
Lyle Solla-Yates of Charlottesville manages
our technology systems and suggests responsible recycling and purchasing of electronics:
“Goodwill has partnered with Dell to recycle
computer equipment, making them a good
place to bring old equipment and to pick up
used equipment that still works for a great
price. When you do buy, choose greener electronics or consider a smaller device. You can
do a lot more now with less machine, which
can save money, hassle and the environment.”
SOIL, IT’S GREEN
Brian van Eerden directs our Southern Rivers Program in Richmond and is an avid
composter: “Composting helps the environment by reducing solid waste and the greenhouse gas emissions such as methane it produces in landfills. Compost is also a great lowcost source of organic fertilizer for your garden.”
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SHARES
Jennifer Donovan, donor relations manager
in Charlottesville, grows her own vegetables
and buys from local farmers: “My family pays
a fixed price per month to obtain a CSA share
of organic vegetables, beef, chicken and fish.
By purchasing food directly from local farmers, you are putting all the proceeds from the
sale directly in their pockets. The food I buy
locally also tastes much better. We really are
what we eat, so eat healthy, local and fresh!”
MR. BEAN
Allegheny Highlands director Marek Smith
of Lexington chooses coffee from shade-grown
beans: “Growing coffee under the shade of
trees in the Central and South American
rainforests not only produces a richer flavor,
but also helps protect critical wintering habitat for neotropical migratory songbirds such
as scarlet tanagers and cerulean warblers.
These same bird species nest here in the broadleaf forests of our Central Appalachians, including Warm Springs Mountain Preserve in
western Virginia.
ENERGY AT THE GATES
By following recommendations from a comprehensive home energy audit, Charlottesville
preserve steward Tim Sanjule reduced his energy use. “Energy usage of any kind has an
impact on our environment. Heating and cooling a house that is not well-insulated or wellsealed will waste your money and precious
resources.”
MAN ON A HEDGE
Clinch Valley ecologist Braven Beaty of
Abingdon says, “If you have a creek on your
property, don’t mow right up to the bank. Leaving a strip of taller plants and shrubs can help
stabilize the bank and provide wildlife habitat. The root systems help keep banks from
eroding during high water, and the shade and
structure provide shelter and food for fish,
birds, salamanders, and other wildlife that
need cool, moist areas to live. Try it and see if
you don’t notice more critters.”
LAWN & ORDER
For a lawn that’s green in more than color,
use less water and fertilizer, says Richmond’s
Michael Lipford, our Virginia executive director: “A significant amount of nitrogen is put
back in the soil if you leave your clippings on
the grass. Don’t water every day, and don’t fret
if the grass goes dormant when the heat of
summer comes. Using less fertilizer is good for
the Chesapeake Bay.”
Taking Care of the Newborn
By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum
State Delegate (D-36)
am in Richmond on April 18
for the Reconvened Session of
the General Assembly to consider vetoes and amendments proposed by the Governor to legislation passed in the regular session
of the General Assembly. This session that is most often referred to
as the “veto” session deals mostly
with technical amendments that
the executive branch feels are important to be made to bills before
they become law. The session also
deals with bills that the Governor
has vetoed and that cannot become
law unless passed over his veto by
a two-thirds vote in each house.
One particular veto by the Governor is of special concern to me
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because of the importance I attribute to the bill and to the meaning that could be inferred from its
veto. House Bill 99 introduced by
Delegate Patrick Hope and passed
unanimously by both houses of the
legislature creating a statewide
process to implement newborn
screening for critical congenital
heart disease (CCHD) was vetoed
by the Governor. Congenital heart
defects account for 24 percent of
infant deaths due to birth defects,
according to the Center for Disease
Control. A simple, non-invasive,
screening process recommended
by the federal Department of
Health and Human Services and
the American Academy of Pediatrics is available using pulse oximetry screening. When detected as
early as possible, CCHD can be
treated without further health
risks.
Already in Virginia we require
hearing tests for infants, and our
infant screening tests for 28 different metabolic disorders using
the same spot of blood taken from
the infant’s heel. During my legislative career I have been involved
in the legislation adding the new
screenings as research made them
available. My bill adding
biotinidase deficiency screening to
the list was based on research
done at the Medical College of Virginia by Dr. Barry Wolfe. It was the
first such screening required in the
world. The outcomes of these
screenings can prevent permanent, mental disability or death.
The CCHD screening can have
the same results for children.
Maryland is putting such a program in place. The Governor’s explanation for vetoing the bill is
that the work group needed to
implement the program would
expand the size of government
when he is trying to reduce its. It
says the Health Department can do
the work, but past experience
shows, as I experienced with infant screening, that it does not get
done unless the legislature directs
it. The Governor and many legislators spent a great deal of time
this legislative session working on
their concerns about the unborn.
This bill reflects a realistic and responsible concern for the newborn. I will be voting to override
the Governor’s veto, and I will be
encouraging my colleagues to do
the same.
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Culinary Classes for Children
Little gourmands
cook up fun in
the kitchen.
By Marilyn Campbell
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School in Vienna. “Students make full
meals in our summer camps. We have
other classes during the year. We do
a pasta class where kids make fresh
pasta. They learn what goes into it
instead of just seeing it come out of a
box. They learn how to make sauce
instead of just opening a jar.”
DURING A TYPICAL CLASS, pintsized culinary enthusiasts come in,
wash their hands and don aprons.
Then begin the prep work for the dish
they are preparing.
Classes are often divided by theme
and culinary discussions are intermixed with food preparation. “The
theme this session is ‘On the Farm,”
said Bigler, an instructor with Tiny
Chefs. “Students learn about fresh
vegetables and where they come
from.”
Students are introduced to new ingredients or get hands-on experience
with familiar food items. “Maybe
they’ve heard of cinnamon, but have
never smelled or touched a cinnamon
stick,” said Reeves. “They’ve probably
heard of eggs, but they’ve never actually cracked one.”
Instructors say the lessons can also
be academics disguised as recreation.
“They have so much fun that they
don’t even realize that they are working on math and reading skills,” said
Arlington resident Whitney Gray, director of auxiliary programs at The
Langley School.
“Students learn how to use cooking tools and they get to add and subtract fractions by using measuring
cups,” said Jennifer McInroy, a Tiny
Chefs instructor who teaches classes
and summer camps at The Langley
School in McLean.
Social skills are also enhanced.
“With five or seven kids in a group
they learn to wait their turn and cooperate work together and have patience,” said Reeves.
An increasing number of local
schools are offering cooking classes
as an afterschool activity for students.
“Cooking is an important life skill,”
Liz Holland, Afterschool Activities
Coordinator at Alexandria Country
Day School. “Children definitely need
to be making healthy choices for
themselves and having those skills is
definitely enriching.”
Students at Culinaria Cooking School in Vienna learn to
grate a lemon. Experts say cooking classes can help children develop healthy eating habits.
Photos Courtesy of Culinaria Cooking School
f you lick your hands you
have to wash them,” said
instructor Beth Bigler as she
teaches a class of kindergartens students how to make vegetable
pizzas.
“Are these pickles?” asks a 6-yearold student as she clutches a darkgreen, cylindrical vegetable in her tiny
fingers.
“No, these are baby cucumbers,”
said Bigler. “We need to cut the ends
off and then chop them up very, very
finely. Always put it on a cutting board
so you don’t cut your hands. We’re
going to do the same thing with the
celery and carrots. We have lots of
vegetables to cut.”
Soon the click-clop of plastic knives
hitting cutting boards fills the air,
along with the giggles and squeals of
curious young foodies.
This is a typical session for Tiny
Chefs, one of a handful of local culinary schools that cater to children. In
these classes, pint-sized gourmands
are introduced to all things epicurean.
They also learn about kitchen safety
and the importance of eating healthy
food. Instructors say the lessons extend beyond the edible.
“Cooking classes for kids build and
instill confidence,” said Anna Reeves,
founder of Tiny Chefs. “Children get
to do things that they didn’t think they
were able to do. A 4 or 5-year-old may
not be used to someone handing them
a bowl or spoon and saying ‘Stir this
all by yourself.’”
In addition to after school classes
like the one at Norwood, local culinary schools offer parent-child
classes, seasonal classes, holiday
classes, cooking birthday parties and
cooking summer camps. The level of
complexity depends on the age and
interest of the children.
“We teach simple techniques like
sautéing and braising,” said Stephen
Sands CEO of Culinaria Cooking
Young food enthusiasts get a lesson from Chef Brian Batsel of Culinaria Cooking School in Vienna. Some
local culinary schools now offer cooking birthday parties and summer camps for children.
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THURSDAY/APRIL 19
“Pride and Prejudice.” 7:30 p.m.
Herndon High School Auditorium,
700 Bennett St., Herndon.
Dramatized from Jane Austen’s novel
by Jane Kendall. Tickets $10.
www.herndondrama.org.
Comedy Night. 8:30 p.m. Sully’s,
14513 Lee Jackson Highway,
Chantilly. Every Thursday. 703-8189292 or mysullys.com.
GMU Piano Recital. 2 p.m. Reston
Community Center, Hunters Woods,
Center Stage, 2310 Colts Neck Road,
Reston. Dr. Linda Apple Monson,
director of keyboard studies at
George Mason University School of
Music, presents student pianists.
Free. 703-503-3384 or -476-4500.
Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m.
Reston Regional Library, 11925
Bowman Towne Drive, Reston.
Stories, songs and fingerplays. Age 23 with adult. 703-689-2700.
Jim Brickman. 8 p.m. The Barns at
Wolftrap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna.
Pop pianist. $35. www.wolftrap.org.
Holocaust Remembrance
Program. 7 p.m. United Christian
Parish of Reston, 11508 North Shore
Drive, Reston. An evening of
remembrance and witness for the
victims of Nazi Germany, 69 years to
the day after the start of the Warsaw
Ghetto Uprising. Kay Rodgers,
seminarian at Wesley Theological
Seminary, will narrate a slide show
describing ghetto life, instances of
resistance, and seeds of hope. Child
care available. 703-620-3065.
FRIDAY/APRIL 20
Weekend Bluegrass Concert
Series: Wayne Taylor &
Appaloosa. 8 p.m. Holy Cross
Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling
Road, Herndon. $15, age 12 and
under free.
www.holycrosslutheranchurch.net.
Oakton Vocalist Sarah Jebian. 7:30
p.m. Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter
Mill Road, Oakton. CD release
concert of Jebian’s debut album,
“Love Songs & Lullabies.” With
Dashboard Divas. 703-725-0651.
Jim Brickman. 8 p.m. The Barns at
Pop pianist. $35. www.wolftrap.org.
Earth: The Operator’s Manual. 7
p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450
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10:25 a.m. Sunday school/Music: grades 3 - 12
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service
Nursery care provided at 9:00 and 11:15 services
The Rev. James Papile, Rector
The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson
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8:30 AM Sanctuary, Traditional Worship Service
10:00 AM Garden, Traditional Worship Service
11:00 AM Connection, Contemporary Worship Service
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To Highlight your Faith Community,
Call Karen at 703-917-6468
Glade Drive. Reston. Documentary
film. $5. For adults. Reserve at 703476-9689 or
[email protected].
SATURDAY/APRIL 21
Jeri Sager. 7:30 p.m. The Barns at
Broadway performer and Northern
Virginia native $25.
www.wolftrap.org.
Meet the Authors. 1-3 p.m. Barnes &
Noble, 1851 Fountain Drive, Reston.
Great Falls author Sophie Perinot
(The Sister Queens) with Kate Quinn
(Empress of the Seven Hills) and
Stephanie Dray (Song of the Nile).
Free and open to the public.
www.thesisterqueens.com.
Car Seat Check. 2-5 p.m. Lake Anne
Plaza Parking Lot, 1609 Washington
Plaza, Reston. Checks performed by
nationally certified car seat
technicians. Free. http://
babyblossom.homestead.com.
Ride To Provide with Redskins.
Reston Town Center Pavilion, 1830
Discovery St., Reston. Check-in/
Registration at 8 a.m., program
begins at 9 a.m., riders depart 9:1510 a.m. Post-ride celebration 11 a.m.2:30 p.m. Hosted by Washington
Redskin Lorenzo Alexander. A 10, 20,
35 or 53 mile bike ride that begins
and ends at Reston Town Center. All
proceeds will benefit Lorenzo’s ACES
Foundation serving area youth as
well as healing military heroes from
Ride 2 Recovery, Project HeroBethesda. www.RideToProvide.org,
www.lorenzoalexander.org or
www.Ride2Recovery.com.
SUNDAY/APRIL 22
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Cars For A Cause. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
George Mason University Parking Lot
K, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Car
show, horsepower challenge,
children’s activities, trophies, raffles
and prizes. Proceeds benefit the
Isabel Warrior Princess Foundation
(raising funds for a child diagnosed
with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma) and
the Children’s National Medical
Center. $15.
www.teamunclassified.com.
Northern Virginia 2012 Holocaust
Commemoration. 2-5:30 p.m.
Gesher Jewish Day School, 4800
Mattie Moore Court, Fairfax.
Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat,
readings, music, commorations and
more. 703-893-4007.
Earth Fun Day. 2 p.m. Walker Nature
Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston.
Age 5-12. Make nature jourmal,
participate in a recycle relay and
plant seeds. $4-$6. 703-476-9689 or
[email protected].
TUESDAY/APRIL 24
Reading with Hope’s Hedgies. 3:30
p.m. Herndon Fortnightly Library,
768 Center St., Herndon. Stories read
by a volunteer from the Hedgehog
Welfare Society and live hedgehogs.
Age 6-10. 703-437-8855.
Folk Club of Reston/Herndon. 7:15
p.m. Amphora’s Diner Deluxe
Herndon, 1151 Elden St., Herndon.
Acoustic folk and blues with Steve
James. $11-$12.
www.restonherndonfolkclub.com.
WEDNESDAY/APRIL 25
Open Mic Night. 9:30 p.m-1:30 a.m.
Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697
Spring St., Herndon. Every
Wednesday. Register your band at
[email protected] or 703-5935206. www.jimmystavern.com.
Seated first row, from left: Dino Coppa, Marisa
Johnson, KJ Jacks, Andra Dindzans, Lee Slivka;
second row: Gayle Nichols-Grimes, Rich Bird, Mary
Suib, Mark Yeager; back row standing: Randall
Baughman, David Gorsline, Matt Williams, Leta Hall.
Big Happy Musical
Reston Community Players
present ‘The Drowsy Chaperone.’
By David Siegel
Where and When
The Connection
ome disappear for a
while into the decadent world of the
1920s; when champagne
flowed, the caviar was chilled
and all the world was a party for the wealthy anyway,” said
director Josh Redford of the
Reston Community Players
2011-12 season opening “The
Drowsy Chaperone.” “All with
plenty of mix-ups, mayhem and
a fun wedding.”
“The Drowsy Chaperone” was
nominated for multiple 2006
Tony Awards and won for Best
Score by Lisa Lambert and Greg
Morrison and Best Book by Bob
Martin and Don McKellar, “The
Drowsy Chaperone” begins as
a man, alone in his home one
evening, spins his long-playing
show tune albums remembering a particular Jazz Age musical. His rich imagination then
crafts a musical comedy
evening.
For Redford “this is a big cast
show with something for everyone to sink their teeth into. The
delightful score helps tell the
fictional story move along as
elaborate scenes come into the
audience’s view. In preparing to
direct the show, Redford said he
“researched the Jazz Age for its
pacing, physicality and stylized
dance movements. He also
delved into the comedy of the
1920s for “their word play, skits
and how comics worked
seamlessly together.”
Mark V. Deal will handle the
musical direction with its pastiche score of more than a
“C
Reston Community Players “The
Drowsy Chaperone” at CenterStage,
Reston Community Center, 2310
Colts Neck Road, Hunters Woods
Village Center, Reston. Performances
Oct. 14 – Nov. 5, 2012. 8 p.m. on
Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m.
matinees on Oct. 23 and 30. Tickets:
$18-$21. Call 703-476-4500 or visit
restonplayers.org. Note: Recommended for ages 8 and up.
dozen songs. The more than 10
member orchestra includes keyboards, drum-set, trumpet,
trombone and reeds. “I fell in
love with the score and loved
the idea that this musical comedy is about someone, in this
case a man in chair, who is both
outside watching the action on
stage and at the same time part
of the production,” said Deal.
Andrew JM Regiec is the central character, known as “the
Man in the Chair.” Regiec said
he is “passionate about musical
theater and can relate to the
character as one who likes to
listen to show tunes and restage
them in his head. His character
“takes you to another place and
time as an escape from real life.
This is such a fun, fluffy, love
letter to musical theater.”
Colleen Arnold, a newcomer
to the Reston Community Players, has a central role, the glamorous, celebrity bride-to-be
struggling along as her wedding day nears while veteran
Jennifer Lambert is in the
“Drowsy Chaperone” role. With
a bright big smile, Arnold described her character as “not
the brightest crayon in the box,
but is just not stupid as she
struggles.”
Opinion
Where the Bison Roam—RFM 2012
By John Lovaas
Independent Progressive
Reston Impact Producer/Host
et’s make it official. Northern
Virginia’s number one farmers
market, the Reston Farmers Market, will sound its opening bell of
the 2012 season at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 5.
Less than three weeks from now.
A little background. The Reston Farmers Market,
at Lake Anne again this year, is one of 11 farmers
markets sponsored by Fairfax County’s Park Authority. All county-sponsored markets are producer-only
markets, meaning that all those fruits, veggies, and
meats must be grown by the folks selling them to
you. Further, everything at the market is grown or
produced within 125 miles of here—local and fresh.
These are the characteristics of a real farmers market.
This will be our 15th season and promises to be
one of our best. There will be 29 vendors, a new
high. In addition to the favorites you’ll recognize from
past years, we’ve got some terrific new additions and
a couple of returning favorites.
Three new vendors offer added variety. First, there
is Blue Ridge Gardens, from west of us as the name
suggests. Proprietor Jon VanSice sells upscale annuals and perennials as well as attractive flowering
shrubs. Toya Tanis of New Family Naturals brings
healthy vegetarian and gluten-free taste treats such
L
as kale chips. Then there’s our top off-season recruit, Gunpowder Bison and Trading
Company. Late last year, Fran and I heard
about a highly regarded bison (proper name
for buffalo) ranch west of Baltimore. So we
trekked up to visit Trey Lewis and his bison
one morning. We were most impressed with his ranch
and his products. Turns out he’d heard of the Reston
Farmers Market, too! We are delighted to welcome
these wonderful new additions.
More good news. Two long-time former RFM favorite surprised us by asking to return this season.
The returning RFM veterans are Robin Collins of Virginia Vistas and Valentine Miller of Valentine’s Country Bakery and Meats. Virginia Vistas is the premiere
plant vendor in the region. Valentine’s previously was
known for baked goods including his legendary
whoopee pie, but now also offers a large array of
meats, including occasionally rabbit and goat.
Add dazzling new RFM T-shirts with artwork by
Lake Anne’s Sarah Gerould, the wonderful Master
Gardeners, plus appearances by the Split String Soup
bluegrass band and 2012 should be a very good year.
See our website, www.restonfarmersmarket.com,
updated by Webmaster Sue Merk, for more info.
The Progressive is travelling. His column will
return May 16.
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Reston Honors Its Best
From Page 2
whenever possible.”
Kathy Brennan was awarded Best of Reston as
owner and director of Wee Play, a children’s play studio. She has also turned one side of her 3,000 square
foot studio into an area where families from the
Embry Rucker Community Shelter can bring their
children.
“Cathy brings low or no cost ways to play, maybe a
cardboard carpeting rube to roll cars through, or
wooden mallets for kids to hammer wooden mallets
into Styrofoam, things you wouldn’t think of to keep
them occupied,” said Susan Alger, a volunteer manager at the shelter. “She teaches parents how to interact with their children in a positive way, instead
of focusing on the stresses of being without money
or a home.”
Wee Play was founded by Brennan in 2000, and
she said she does it because of her philosophy on
parenting.
“I believe that a parent is a child’s best teacher,”
she said. “Watching these parents and children in
my classes made me think of the families that didn’t
have that opportunity, so it was a natural fit for me
to reach out to Reston Interfaith to help support these
families.”
WHILE RESTON LITTLE LEAGUE celebrated a
state championship last year, their efforts extend
much further than what ends up on the scoreboard.
They use a “common pool” placement policy for all
players, which allows players to be drafted once and
remain on the same team throughout their career.
“Going to states and winning embodies everything
that Reston Little League is set up for, no one was
looked at for what they could bring to the table except for good sportsmanship,” said Cate Fulkerson,
Reston Association director of administration and
member services. “After they won to watch the magic
on the kids faces, they were so proud of themselves,
yet unbelievable humble, because that’s what they
were taught.”
They also started a Challenger Division, which allows children with mental and physical disabilities
to play, and it was the first of its kind in the state.
“While we are focused on baseball as our passion,
what we’re really about is community and building
young lives,” said Frank Lynch, president of Reston
Little League. “Through my many years of coaching,
I always remember the wins and losses, but the moments I’m always impacted by is seeing our children
grow up so many ways in front of our eyes.”
Dominion Virginia Power was recognized as the
corporate business leader for their efforts to promote
volunteerism and corporate philanthropy. They provide emergency financial assistance to clients as well
as educational grants and partnerships.
“Their energy share program helped me to pay for
electricity and avoid a disconnection,” said Rhina
Ganados, one of their philanthropy clients. “Living
in this community, I have learned to help my share
and teach my children to not only appreciate what
they receive, but to give back.”
Dominion has contributed more than $30,000 to
local schools and groups, including a grant to the
Girls Excelling at Math and Science Club at Dogwood
Elementary School, the Future Renewable Energy
Effort at Rachel Carson Middle School and the Northern Virginia Regional Park Foundation.
“We could not be more honored to receive this
award from two organizations that we hold in such
high regard,” said Philip Sandino, director of Customer Solutions at Dominion. “For us, one thing has
always remained constant, our commitment to the
communities we’re in.”
Sports
The 39th Annual Capital Classic high
school basketball event is set to take place
this Saturday, April 21. The event will consist of a full day of All Star hoops games at
T.C. Williams High in Alexandria.
The day’s first game, a girls’ contest, will
be at noon time between the Virginia All
Stars versus the Maryland All Stars. The
local Virginia squad will be under the direction of head coach Fred Priester, who led
the Cougars to the Virginia State AAA crown
a few weeks ago. At 2 p.m., another girls’
game, between the Prep/Private School All
Stars versus the Inner High Stars will be
played.
In the evening, there will be a boys’ All
Star double-header, beginning at 6 with
made the All-State Team - Fairfax High’s
a preliminary contest between the SubLiz McNaughton (Honorable Mention)
urban All Stars versus the D.C. All Stars.
and Edison High’s Ruth Sherrill (HonThe Suburban All Stars will include
orable Mention). In all, seven players
Northern Region players such as
made first team, five made second team,
Westfield’s Zach Elcano (American Uniand eight made honorable mention.
versity), Langley’s Daniel Dixon,
Yorktown’s Jack Earley, and Edison’s
The Dominion Speedskating
Matt Murphy. The District All Star team
Club, based out of Reston SkateQuest,
will include Paul VI High (Fairfax City)
recently competed at the US
players Patrick Holloway (George MaSpeedskating Short Track Age Group
son recruit), Tilman Dunbar (Navy), and
National Championships, held at the
Coleman
Johnson
(Fairfield);
Cornerstone Arena in Green Bay. SevEpiscopal’s Kethan Savage, a former
eral Dominion skaters won awards and
Chantilly High player who will play at
broke records.
George Washington; and Potomac
The Dominion team is under the diSchool (McLean) player Cullen
rection of co-coaches Jimmy Jang and
Hamilton.
Choi Kwang-Bok, who have trained
After the first evening game, the main
world class Olympians and World Class
event Capital Classic Showcase, schedchampions.
uled for around 8, will take place beOne member of the team, Maame
tween the US All Stars versus the CapiBiney of Reston, is a sixth grader at
tal All Stars. The US All Stars team will
Terraset Elementary. In Green Bay, she
consist of five University of Maryland
won all of her races and was awarded
recruits along with recruits from North
the overall winner for her age group
Carolina, Virginia, Clemson, Virginia
(Midget Ladies). She also broke a
Tech, and men’s NCAA tournament runrecord in the 500 meters event. Another
ner-up Kansas. The Capital All Stars, Marlo Sweatman of Flint Hill School has
team member, Luca Lim of Annandale,
meanwhile, will include recruits from accepted an offer to play women’s soccer broke several Pony Boys records. He
Wake Forest, George Mason, George at Florida State University.
smashed four National Pony age class
Washington, and Navy.
records - in 222-meters (22.935), 333
For more information on all the day’s bas- state AAA title this past season, was named (33.866), 500 (49.783) and 777
ketball
action,
go
to Co-Player of the Year, along with Woodside’s (1:19.251).
www.TheCapitalClassic.com.
Adrienne Motley. Katherine Coyer, meanHis twin sister, Siobhan Lim, won all her
while, was named to the Second Team, as races and was a short track National ChamThe All-Virginia State Girls’ Basket- was West Springfield High’s Logan Battle. pion in Pony Ladies.
ball Team was named recently. Caroline Katherine Coyer, twin sister of Caroline, was
Over 240 skaters, from Alaska to Florida
Coyer, the Oakton High senior guard who this year’s Northern Region Tournament and points in between, traveled to Green
helped the Cougars capture their first-ever MVP. Two other Northern Region players Bay to close the season.
Photo/Courtesy of Flint Hill Athletics
Herndon High Sports Update: Girls’
lacrosse just completed a successful spring
break road trip with a victory over Laney
High in Wilmington, N.C. The Hornets were
scheduled to begin their competition within
the tough Concorde District this week.
…The boys’ varsity soccer team (4-0-2) is
off to a good start. ESPN has
the Hornets ranked 10th in
Sports
the nation and second in
Roundups Virginia. …The varsity baseball team was 3-0 over
spring break in Myrtle Beach. Their record
is now 6-0 on the season. The Hornets had
a tough schedule ahead with home games
versus Oakton and Loudoun Valley, and a
road game at Centreville. …The boys’ lacrosse team, after dropping their first game
of the season, has won seven straight to give
them a record of 7-1. Quality wins have
come over Lake Braddock, Bishop Ireton
and Yorktown.
Reston Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders
703-224-3031 or [email protected]
Herndon Softball Impressive Over Season’s First Half
Young Hornets team set to host defending
region champs Westfield this Friday night.
By Rich Sanders
The Connection
he Herndon High girls’ softball
team, under the direction of
head coach Jourdan Coombs,
has played with a freshness and vibrancy
which has resulted in numerous wins this
spring season. Despite having an overall
inexperienced and young varsity roster
made up mostly of freshmen and sophomores, the Hornets have proven to be a
handful for their opponents to handle on
way to winning seven of their first 11
games thus far, going into this week’s
action.
“The team may be a small, young
group, but the determination and character are what makes us stand out,” said
Coombs, in his first season as the Hornets’ head coach. “This is a new program,
and a new outlook to softball and what
our goals are. We work hard, and we play
hard.”
“The season is going well, despite having a new coach and trying to turn the
T
program around,” said Coombs. “The girls
are willing to work hard for what they want
and it shows in their games and practices.”
Over the recent spring break week (April
2-6), Herndon played six games locally at
the Northern Virginia Spring Break Tournament. There, the Hornets went 4-2 and
had an overall solid, positive showing.
Herndon, going into the spring break
week, held a 2-1 record, not including the
team’s pre-season exhibition wins over
Annandale, 3-1, and cross-town rival
South Lakes, 8-4, on March 7 and 8, respectively.
IN THE HORNETS’ official season opener
on March 13, they won a high-scoring affair over local rival and guest Park View
High, 11-9. The Patriots are members of the
Dulles District.
Three days later, in another home game,
Herndon had a tough outing in a 19-4 loss
to Stone Bridge High of the Liberty District.
But Herndon, which competes in the
Concorde District, came right back from that
setback to the Bulldogs with an impressive
home win over Washington-Lee High (National District) of Arlington three days later
on April 19.
That win over the Generals put Herndon’s
official record (not including the exhibition
games) at 2-1 and gave the Hornets good
momentum going into spring break week.
OVER THE SPRING BREAK week,
Herndon, in the Northern Virginia Tournament hosted by Hayfield High School, won
games over Marshall, Edison, Hayfield, and
West Springfield. The losses came to South
County and Jefferson Forest High, a team
from out of the area and a member of Region III in Virginia.
Following the full schedule of games over
spring break, Herndon opened up its
Concorde District schedule last Tuesday,
April 10 with a home game versus the
Oakton Cougars. Herndon lost the contest,
8-2. However, the Hornets came back two
days later and defeated Woodson (Patriot
District), 10-0, in a non-district road game.
That victory over the Cavaliers improved
Herndon’s overall record on the spring to
7-4.
COACH COOMBS, who was at the helm
of the Herndon High girls’ JV field hockey
team last year, was named the new varsity softball coach last December. Over
the course of the spring season he has
been pleased with his players’ attitudes
and their overall production on the field.
Herndon’s lineup consists of power
hitters, such as junior Heather Ferguson,
sophomores Sarah Kurtz and Mary
Dugan, and freshmen Melanie Martire
and Ashley Scnharrs. On the mound, the
Hornets have received stellar outings
from senior Michelle Le.
The coach has stressed team chemistry, hard work, and a good mindset to
games and the season as a whole.
“Our goals for this season would be to
have a better attitude and perspective
when it comes to this new growing program,” he said. “Also, we want to win
district games and make it into the regional tournament. We have a lot of work
to do, but I am confident our team has
what it takes to succeed.”
Herndon was scheduled to play district
home games this week against Chantilly
(Tuesday, April 17) and Westfield (Friday, April 20). Friday’s night game
against defending district and Northern
Region champion Westfield is scheduled
for 6:30.
Home Sales
In March 2012, 58 Reston homes sold between $889,000-$108,000.
Address ................................... BR FB HB ... Postal City .... Sold Price ... Type .......... Lot AC . PostalCode ..................... Subdivision
1425 WATERFRONT RD ..................... 4 . 3 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $889,000 .... Detached ......... 0.21 .. 20194 ........................................ RESTON
1310 PAVILION CLUB WAY ................. 4 . 3 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $795,000 .... Detached ......... 0.11 .. 20194 ........................................ RESTON
12019 CANTER LN ............................ 5 . 3 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $765,000 .... Detached ......... 1.78 .. 20191 ........................................ RESTON
1338 DASHER LN .............................. 5 . 3 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $760,000 .... Detached ......... 0.33 .. 20190 ................... HUNT AT LAKE FAIRFAX
1307 MURRAY DOWNS WAY .............. 5 . 3 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $731,250 .... Detached ......... 0.25 .. 20194 ......................... CRIPPENS CORNER
1616 WOODSTOCK LN ...................... 3 . 2 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $729,900 .... Detached ......... 0.14 .. 20194 ........................................ RESTON
12130 STIRRUP RD ........................... 5 . 3 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $705,000 .... Detached ......... 0.48 .. 20191 ........................................ RESTON
1424 BELCASTLE CT .......................... 4 . 2 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $660,500 .... Detached ......... 0.14 .. 20194 ........................................ RESTON
11219 SOUTH SHORE RD .................. 4 . 3 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $550,000 .... Detached ......... 0.27 .. 20190 ........................................ RESTON
1505 DEER POINT WAY ..................... 4 . 3 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $529,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 .. 20194 ........................................ RESTON
1310 MARCHMONT CT ..................... 4 . 3 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $518,300 .... Detached ......... 0.57 .. 20190 ........................................ RESTON
1645 BENNINGTON HOLLOW LN ....... 3 . 3 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $507,500 .... Detached ......... 0.17 .. 20194 ........................................ RESTON
2327 COLTS BROOK DR ..................... 4 . 2 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $495,000 .... Detached ......... 0.23 .. 20191 .................................. POLO FIELDS
2306 DARIUS LN ............................... 5 . 2 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $477,000 .... Detached ......... 0.34 .. 20191 .................................. POLO FIELDS
1306 WEDGEWOOD MANOR WAY ..... 3 . 2 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $472,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.06 .. 20194 ........................................ RESTON
12052 EDGEMERE CIR ...................... 3 . 2 .. 2 ........ RESTON .......... $470,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 .. 20190 ........................................ RESTON
2509 FAUQUIER LN ........................... 4 . 2 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $424,000 .... Detached ......... 0.39 .. 20191 ........................................ RESTON
12081 TRUMBULL WAY ..................... 2 . 2 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $415,000 .... Townhouse ................ 20190 ............................... LINCOLN PARK
2180 GREENKEEPERS CT ................... 3 . 3 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $415,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.06 .. 20191 ........................................ RESTON
11324 LINKS CT ................................ 5 . 3 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $409,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.07 .. 20190 ........................................ RESTON
2237 DOUBLE EAGLE CT ................... 3 . 2 .. 2 ........ RESTON .......... $400,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 20191 ........................................ RESTON
1505 CHATHAM COLONY CT ............. 3 . 3 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $399,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 .. 20190 ........................................ RESTON
11703 NORTH SHORE DR .................. 3 . 2 .. 2 ........ RESTON .......... $390,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 .. 20190 ........................................ RESTON
11800 SUNSET HILLS RD #307 .......... 2 . 2 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $386,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ........ 20190 ........................... CARLTON HOUSE
12160 ABINGTON HALL PL #301 ........ 3 . 2 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $385,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ....... 20190 .. MADISON PARK AT WEST MARKET
2385 GENERATION DR ...................... 3 . 3 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $380,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 .. 20191 ................................. GENERATION
1603 AUTUMN RIDGE CIR ................. 3 . 2 .. 2 ........ RESTON .......... $380,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 .. 20194 ........................................ RESTON
11186 FOREST EDGE DR ................... 3 . 2 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $375,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.07 .. 20190 ........................................ RESTON
1564 POPLAR GROVE DR ................... 3 . 2 .. 2 ........ RESTON .......... $375,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 20194 ........................................ RESTON
12025 NEW DOMINION PKWY #505 ... 1 . 1 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $364,900 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 20190 ......................... MIDTOWN NORTH
11774 BAYFIELD CT .......................... 3 . 2 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $362,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 20194 ........................................ RESTON
12025 NEW DOMINION PKWY #507 ... 1 . 1 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $360,500 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 20190 ......................... MIDTOWN NORTH
11407 GATE HILL PL #108 ................. 2 . 2 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $337,500 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ....... 20194 .............................. SUTTON RIDGE
2292 EMERALD HEIGHTS CT ............. 3 . 3 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $299,950 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 .. 20191 ........................................ RESTON
11305 SUNDIAL CT #108 ................... 2 . 2 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $299,500 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ....... 20194 ........................... BALDWIN GROVE
1566 WOODCREST DR ...................... 2 . 2 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $290,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.02 .. 20194 ........................................ RESTON
1716 LAKE SHORE CREST DR #15 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $285,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ....... 20190 .......... EDGEWATER AT TOWN CNTR
2157 WHISPER WAY .......................... 2 . 2 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $285,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 20191 ........................................ RESTON
1344 NORTHGATE SQ ....................... 4 . 2 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $270,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.06 .. 20190 ........................................ RESTON
12104 PURPLE SAGE CT .................... 3 . 1 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $269,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 20194 ........................................ RESTON
12001 MARKET ST #148 ................... 1 . 1 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $265,000 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 20190 ...... MARKET STREET TOWN CENTR
11825 COOPERS CT .......................... 2 . 1 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $264,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 20191 ........................................ RESTON
1720 LAKE SHORE CREST DR #5 ........ 2 . 2 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $260,500 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ....... 20190 .......... EDGEWATER AT TOWN CNTR
2284 WHITE CORNUS LN .................. 3 . 1 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $253,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 20191 ........................................ RESTON
2371 SOUTHGATE SQ ....................... 3 . 1 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $245,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 20191 ........................................ RESTON
11148 BEAVER TRAIL CT #148 ........... 1 . 1 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $225,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ....... 20191 ................ NANTUCKET AT RESTON
11760 SUNRISE VALLEY DR #612 ....... 1 . 1 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $225,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors0.00 . 20191 ........................................ MERCER
2380 CLOUDCROFT SQ ..................... 4 . 2 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $225,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 20191 ........................................ RESTON
1542 MOORINGS DR #6A/21C ........... 3 . 2 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $210,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ....... 20190 ..................................... LAKEVIEW
1986B VILLARIDGE DR ...................... 2 . 1 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $209,500 .... Townhouse ................ 20191 ................................... VILLARIDGE
11801 BRETON CT #32C ................... 2 . 1 .. 1 ........ RESTON .......... $175,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ....... 20191 ............ HUNTERS WOODS VILLAGE
11659 STONEVIEW SQ #99/11C ........ 3 . 2 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $154,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ....... 20191 ................................ SHADOWOOD
1542 NORTHGATE SQ #42/12A ......... 1 . 1 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $137,500 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ....... 20190 .................................. NORTHGATE
11629 STONEVIEW SQ #79/2B .......... 2 . 2 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $131,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ....... 20191 ................................ SHADOWOOD
1951 SAGEWOOD LN #208 ................ 1 . 1 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $109,900 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 20191 ............................ THOREAU PLACE
11621 STONEVIEW SQ #75/2B .......... 2 . 2 .. 0 ........ RESTON .......... $108,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ....... 20191 ................................ SHADOWOOD
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OPEN HOUSES
SATURDAY/SUNDAY, APRIL 21 & 22
2721 Calkins Road, Oak Hill • $600,000 • Open Sunday
2 to 4 p.m. • James Nellis, RE/MAX, 703-930-0655
When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this
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Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times.
Ashburn
22083 Water Run.....................$665,000.....Sat 1-4...............Nilsa Rivas..........Weichert..917-294-2546
Burke
9514 Southern Cross Ln...........$459,950....Sun 1-4 .. Kathleen Quintarelli..........Weichert..703-862-8808
Clifton
12406 Shari Hunt Grove........$1,100,000....Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer..Long & Foster..703-503-1812
7245 Archlaw Dr.......................$674,900....Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer..Long & Foster..703-503-1812
Dunn Loring
8100 Bright Meadows Ln............529,000....Sun 1-3...........Taylor McNeal........Prudential..703-836-1464
Fairfax
12560 Royal Wolf Pl.................$529,700....Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer..Long & Foster..703-503-1812
5430 Ashleigh Rd.....................$899,000....Sun 1-4............Kinder Saund..Long & Foster..202-369-5597
3130 Babashaw Ct....................$389,900....Sun 1-4............Jim Souvagis..Long & Foster..703-919-9191
Fairfax Station
First Date Remembered
From Page 3
Church decided to leave the
newspaper on the seat of his
car. After school, Church offered Flattery a ride home, but
first he asked, as casually as he
could, to flip to page seven of
the newspaper that was so
nonchalantly resting on the passenger seat.
“I had no idea why he asked
me to look at page seven. I
flipped to that page and there
it was. I had to read it over
twice. Then I started screaming.
Jeff was still standing outside
the car, with a big smile,” said
Flattery.
Flattery happily said yes to
the question posed by the ad.
Asked if he thought the answer
would be any different, Church
smiled a bit shyly, and said no.
CHURCH AND FLATTERY
MET last year through a muwww.ConnectionNewspapers.com
tual friend. In fact, the two went
to prom with the same group of
friends last year, but didn’t know
each other at the time. Both said
looking back at the photos from
last year’s prom, it seems odd to
see the other in the photos as they
didn’t really know each other at
the time.
A rather somber event was the
occasion of their first date. During last May’s Relay for Life, a
fundraiser for the American Cancer Society which is held at South
Lakes, Church said he first asked
to hold Flattery’s hand. Flattery
remembers that during the event
it started to rain and they were
moved into the gym, but still she
and Church spent the whole time
chatting and getting to know one
another.
Both Church and Flattery are in
South Lakes International Baccalaureate program. Flattery actually
transferred to South Lakes from
Langley High following her fresh-
man year to participate in the
program.
Church is a varsity lacrosse
player; he plays midfield. In the
fall, he runs cross country and
in the winter he does indoor
track.
Flattery is a member of the
Dance Team. Both participate in
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
events.
Church will be attending
Christopher Newport in Newport News, Va., next fall. But
first, this Friday night at the
Reston Sheraton, there is prom.
Flattery said she will be wearing a long, pink dress from
BCBG; Church said he will be
wearing a tux with a matching
cummerbund and bowtie. They
will have dinner together with
friends at Paper Moon in
Georgetown.
“I am so excited to go with
Erin this year. I think it will be
a great memory,” said Church.
11808 Winterway Ln................$824,900....Sun 1-4....Cristina Dougherty..Long & Foster..703-969-0471
Kingstowne/Alexandria
6048 Masondale Rd..................$729,900....Sun 1-4....Barb White Adkins...........RE/MAX..703-609-8950
McLean
1497 Teague Dr.....................$1,750,000...Sun 1- 4...................Pat Buck.....McEnearney..703-395-9625
1501 Twisting Tree Ln...............$929,500...Sun 1-4......Mitchell Schneider.....McEnearney ..702-851-4416
1023 Shipman Ln...................$1,995,000...Sat/Sun 1-4 ............ Ali Khazai...Fairfax Realty..703-785-4600
Oak Hill
2721 Calkins Rd.......................$600,000....Sun 2-4.............James Nellis...........RE/MAX..703-930-0655
Reston
11638 Newbridge Ct.................$399,900....Sun 1-4....Meredith Coughlin...........RE/MAX..703-722-5043
2412 Rosedown Dr...................$475,000....Sun 1-4..........Debban Dodrill..Long & Foster..703-628-1802
Sterling
47351 Westwood Pl...................649,000....Sun 1-4 ............. Marie Alloca..........Weichert..703-759-6300
Vienna
202 Pleasant St, SW.................$899,999....Sun 1-4..........Tammie Shedd..Long & Foster..571-331-6532
220 Cherry St, SW.................$1,329,000..Sun 12-4.............Daniel Miller..TTR Sotheby’s..202-333-1212
2149 Red Vine Dr.....................$739,900....Sun 1-4......Gabriel Deukmaji.......Century 21..703-528-8195
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please call Karen Pechacek-Washburn
at 703-778-9422 or E-Mail the info to
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As a veteran of the chemo wars, I should
have been better prepared mentally for the
food/taste challenges often caused by the infusion of such cancer-fighting chemicals, but I
wasn’t. Oh, I was ready for the hair loss, the
fatigue, the diabetic-type neuropathy, the
overall aches and pains (general feeling of discomfort/feeling out of sorts), but for some
inexplicable reason, I wasn’t ready for the food
issue. Specifically, I refer to its lack of taste,
and a directly-related effect: minimal interest
in eating. Whether the effect/cause was in my
head or in my taste buds, it was most definitely an effect from a cause.
Not that I appear, at present, to be the least
bit undernourished (disheveled, maybe), or
not in need of a modest reduction in weight;
nevertheless, not being able to enjoy my daily
bread, as but one example, was/is disappointing. Moreover, being one of the many individuals who uses food as a stress-reducer and
oral-fixator, not being satisfied by any of my
staples has made for a very dull boy. Not
cranky. Not irritable. More like miserable. And
this misery doesn’t like company, and has
made this four-time infusion much less palatable than I had anticipated. I had anticipated:
been there done that; no problem. However,
as experienced as I thought I was; having survived/endured six infusions (round one) three
years ago, my overconfidence for this second
round seems to have led me to a bit of an
emotional thud. I thought I was going to slide
through this treatment unscathed. Unfortunately, I have been scathed.
What upsets me most about my circumstances is that I think I should have known better, especially since I take such pride in trying
to know better/be prepared (I’m not exactly a
Boy Scout, but I am usually more on the ball).
Yet I wasn’t. And when the food began to taste
bad a week or two after my second infusion
(as if it were a surprise), emotionally I went
south. Not only was I “disappointed” in the
taste of food, I was more disappointed in my
lack of awareness of a fairly likely/predictable
occurrence when chemotherapy is infused. If
Hostess Brands, the makers of Twinkies, Ding
Dongs, Ho Hos, Cupcakes, etc., had not
already filed for bankruptcy protection back in
January, 2012; given my modest – and uncharacteristic – first quarter consumption of such
delicacies, they likely would have been forced
to file for bankruptcy in April of 2012. I
wouldn’t say however, that as an adult I’ve
maintained the pace of my indulgent adolescence (almost a box a day); who could? But I
have eaten my share (and a few others’ shares,
no doubt) and am proud of the hours I’ve
spent satiated and of the product knowledge
I’ve gained as a direct result. This second
round of chemotherapy ended all of that. No
taste, no pleasure. No pleasure, no patience.
No patience, no happiness. And it’s all my
fault. I have been down this road before,
bumpy as it was, and I should have been better prepared, mentally.
If there’s one thing I believe I’ve learned
during this whole cancer trip, and some wisdom I feel I can impart, it would be: managing
expectations, both good and bad. Control
what you can, don’t worry about what you
can’t. Remember what you know and be
mindful of what you don’t. Expect the unexpected and don’t take anything for granted.
And though this food/lack of taste thing will
pass soon enough, my arrogance in not preparing for/anticipating it will linger. I’ll get over
it, I suppose, but not before I’ve told you readers about it first.
Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for
The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.

Reston - Ellington

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